An ex-Pennsy E8 (left) is posed in front of the same "Safety First" emblazoned building that housed its K4s predecessors in the late 50s. Note the different nose striping.

The engine facilities in Ely are a real treasure, a window into the past almost unchanged since the days of steam. Beautiful # 40 heads in for a snooze while # 93 gets a little TLC.

On a holiday weekend everything was laid up and picking was easy but we missed getting a road train on this now defunct former Bethlehem Steel operation.

While being readied for the day, CN 89's fireman performs the daily ritual of the blow-down, thus clearing any deposits from the boiler.

Slumbering peacefully, N&W 475 cools her heels after handling the weekend trains as CN 89's banked fire has her quietly simmering with around 60 pounds on the gauge. If you're a serious lover of ... (more)

Nevada Northern 93 and 40 simmer in the enginehouse at East Ely

The differences in appearance between a passenger and freight are clearly evident as Nevada Northern 40 and 93 simmer in the engine house

Nevada Northern 93 carries its original number plate the railroad built for it along with the safety first sign

Nevada Northern 93 steams up in the engine house

As 93 prepares to leave the house, 40 continues to sit idle and warm

Taken from the Monon and moved to the coal fields, these units lasted about another decade hauling coal and looking good with the jaunty bell mounted on the short hood.

All over Eastern Kentucky there were these "boomers" from other original owners with their slugs. The slugs were cut down RS-3s. This unit came from Tennessee Central. I don't think I ever saw ... (more)

Much ignored, almost despised, probably handy if you work there, this former Oahu Railway & Land diesel is under the weather and getting attention, much to our delight. In fact K36 487 is shuffli... (more)

Conway Scenic's handsome F7A in pre-1969 Minuteman Herald Maroon & Gold livery sits inside the engine house after pulling the North Pole trips the night before.

Once a 100% Alco railroad, the D&H turned GE for new power after Alco's demise purchasing U30Cs, U33Cs and U23Bs. In 1976, the D&H turned to EMD, inheriting some Reading (GP39-2) and Lehigh Valle... (more)